Army HIVE Info

October 5, 2026

Vale of Glamorgan: Get into Retail Information Session on 12 October at The Pod, Barry

Vale Employability: Interested in a career in Retail?

Discover local job opportunities, explore careers in retail and find out about qualifications and support available.

Info Session: 12th October, at 10am in The Pod, Barry

To book, click here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: MOD Civil Servant Vacancy at MOD St Athan, Closing Date: 11 Oct 26

Deputy Welfare Officer

Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: St Athan, CF62 4NX
Salary: £30,740
Closes: 11:55 pm on Sunday 11th October 2026
Reference: 483903

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Forces Employment Charity webinars: Pathways into Health and Social Care Careers for the Armed Forces Community – 20 to 22 Oct

Why attend?

This series will help you understand where your skills, experience and ambitions could take you next. Whether you are preparing for your first civilian role, changing career direction or supporting a family member, each session offers practical insight into entry routes, employer expectations and meaningful career options across the sector.

Event schedule
Tuesday 20 October 2026: Pathways into the NHS, 12:00 – 13:15
This session introduces the breadth of NHS career opportunities, with a focus on accessible entry routes and roles beyond clinical pathways.

Wednesday 21 October 2026: Pathways into Social Care, 12:00 – 13:15
This session highlights career opportunities in social care, including accessible entry routes and roles beyond clinical pathways.

Thursday 22 October 2026: Pathways into Pharma and Healthcare Support, 12:00 – 13:15

To find out more please go to: Free health and social care careers webinars for military community

October Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read the Ocober issue (or any back issues) please go to this link: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

Dept for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update – 2 Oct

State Pension Triple Lock announcement

This week the Prime Minister made an announcement on an adjustment to the State Pension Triple Lock.

The current Triple Lock will be maintained until the end of this parliament. The changes are proposed from 2030/31, with the adjusted Triple Lock meaning the State Pension will always increase by at least the highest of 2.5%, Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation or a new earnings link – so that the State Pension will never fall below its level as a share of average earnings when we adjust the Triple Lock.

OPEN TO STAFFORD PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Newport Armed Forces Community Drop in - 2nd Thursday of each month

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Outreach Events - October 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Forces Cars Direct: Spooky Good Deals This October 🚗🎃

Forces Cars Direct are announcing that there are some spooky good deals available this October! 🎃

They’re excited to welcome a new brand to Forces Cars Direct, Lepas, with their L8 model available with a saving of £6,161. You can also save up to £10,367 on the Toyota C-HR+.

Want to see all of the special offers available this month? https://www.forcescarsdirect.com/special-offers/monthly-offers

Their team is on hand to help you find the right car and make the most of your discount.

DIO: Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 2 October 2026

Military families invited to help shape the future of Service Family Housing

The MOD has today launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can work to change them.

This is just one of a series of new pledges setting out clear commitments to Service families on the quality of their homes, customer service, and ensuring their voices are heard.

For more information and details on how to make a submission, click here.

Housing Matters – Episode 6

Episode 6 of the Housing Matters podcast is out now!

On this episode, actor and campaigner Anthony Cotton joins Emma Brett, Warrant Officer for Defence Homes, to talk about Service family accommodation and why having a home you can be proud of matters.

They discuss the improvements that have been made in recent years, while acknowledging there is still much more to do to ensure Service families have the homes they deserve.

This episode and all other episodes can be found on our “Housing Matters” Defence Homes page here.